The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹550 crore and an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of up to ₹450 crore
Bank of Japan policymakers saw scope for faster interest rate hikes as persistent inflationary pressures raise concerns about price growth exceeding the central bank’s 2% target. A summary of its September meeting showed support for further tightening, although some policymakers argued against rushing and stressed the need to monitor economic developments.
Japan's Nikkei share average soared to a six-week peak, buoyed by chip sector stocks after favorable earnings guidance from Micron Technology. The Nikkei 225 surged 2.28%, while the broader Topix remained relatively stable. Nevertheless, various stocks within the Nikkei faced downturns, particularly in finance. Analysts are wary about the durability of AI stock gains amid Micron's forecasts, with monetary policy talks suggesting possible interest rate hikes, creating market uncertainty.
WhatsApp web: WhatsApp has introduced optional parental controls for teenagers, giving parents more control over privacy settings, group activity, Channels and Meta AI. The new features allow parents to set boundaries while keeping teens’ personal messages and calls protected by end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp said the controls will be rolled out gradually and can be changed or disabled at any time.
The stock touched an intraday high of ₹718.55 after opening nearly flat at ₹708.40, compared with its previous close of ₹708.70
Huawei has showcased its Mate 90 smartphone series, enhancing performance with new chip technology and HarmonyOS 7. The latest models feature Huawei's Kirin 9050 Pro chip, utilizing an innovative LogicFolding architecture. As smartphone prices rise in China, Huawei has adjusted its pricing strategy to stay competitive in the market. While Apple's new foldable phone enters the market, Huawei maintains a dominant share in foldable phones.
Micron reported record revenue and profit, beating expectations, while strong AI data-centre demand drives memory sales. Robust HBM demand, tightening supply and higher spending support expectations for another record fiscal year.
Shares of travel tech firm TBO Tek rose nearly 3% on Thursday to Rs 1,733 after brokerage Nuvama initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 2,200 target price. The brokerage expects a 35% earnings CAGR over FY27-FY29E, driven by international expansion and hotel business growth.
Indian women's squash team faced a challenging semifinal against Hong Kong, ending their campaign with a bronze medal. Anahat Singh lost a gripping first match after squandering four match points, which proved vital. Tanvi Khanna managed to secure a win in the second match, keeping India's hopes alive briefly. Unfortunately, Joshana Chinappa lost the final match, ending the team's chances for gold.
US President Trump announced South Korea's intention to invest $54 billion in an Alaska natural gas project. The project aims to connect Alaska's North Slope to a liquefied natural gas export terminal. While Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan supports the initiative, South Korean officials remain cautious about the investment's commercial viability. Trump seeks to bolster Republican candidates facing competitive races ahead of the midterm elections.
The proposed contracts would provide investors an instrument to hedge exposure to corporate bonds and manage portfolio risk
Sell-side pressure remains slightly dominant, with 52.88 per cent of orders on the sell side against 47.12% on the buy side
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will release the NEET PG 2026 scorecard on October 1, 2026. Candidates can download their individual scorecards from the official NBEMS website for six months. Each candidate will also have access to their specific answer key through their applicant login. The answer key provides details on responses, marks, and the specific question IDs.